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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 45-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jerry believe Peter cannot understand?
(a) He is married and lives in another comfortable world.
(b) He was not paying attention.
(c) He does not care.
(d) He is not very intelligent.

2. When Jerry first approaches Peter, he asks if he's been walking a certain direction. Which direction does he want to know about?
(a) South
(b) East
(c) North
(d) West

3. How much does Peter make each year?
(a) $18,000
(b) $100,000
(c) $50,000
(d) $20,000

4. What can Peter learn from a man who lives in a roominghouse on the West Side?
(a) Nothing.
(b) How to survive.
(c) Everything.
(d) How to love.

5. At this point in the story, why does Peter wince?
(a) He realizes that he might be speaking with a crazy man.
(b) He worries about the dog.
(c) A bee has just stung him.
(d) Jerry hits him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jerry tell him?

2. What does Peter want Jerry to do?

3. What does Jerry ask Peter if he has?

4. Who did Jerry date when he was younger?

5. Why does Jerry wipe the knife handle with his handkerchief?

(see the answer key)

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